Don King Promotions has filed a lawsuit against the World Boxing Association in the U.S. District Court of New York for the Southern District. The filing seeks to enforce the rule which requires the WBA to remove Mahmoud Charr as its Champion because he has not had a title defense in the applicable time period. […]
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Mayweather Promotions sues company representing Paul for $122M
Floyd Mayweather, Jr. filed a lawsuit against the company that is representing Logan Paul in his fight against the former boxing champion. The lawsuit claims that PAC Entertainment Worldwide, LLC defaulted on two agreements to Mayweather Promotions. Mayweather is seeking damages of $122.6M for breaching two guarantees related to the fight between the YouTuber and […]
Mladen Miljas continues legal dispute against promoter
Canadian Heavyweight Mladen Miljas has filed an amended complaint against Greg Cohen and his promotional company as a result of alleged breach of contract. The lawsuit arises out of Miljas’ disappointment with the representation of Cohen. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court of Iowa, last year is based on the boxer’s displeasure with […]
Ennis case settled with Middendorf
The Jaron Ennis case is over. A minute order issued on Monday indicated that the parties advised the Court of the settlement. The case was getting set for trial in federal district court in Iowa. The parties had filed their pre-trial documents including jury instructions, voir dire (questions to ask of potential jurors) and trial […]
Wilder wins arbitration case, faces Fury next
According to ESPN’s Mark Kriegel, boxing heavyweight Deontay Wilder has won his arbitration case for a trilogy fight with Tyson Fury. The proposed date must occur by September 2021, which will nix an anticipated superfight between Fury and Anthony Joshua. The arbitrator decision unravels a proposed fight between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury in Saudi […]